Airworthiness Directive · Amendment 39-13983 · Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600); and A310 Series Airplanes
Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 Series Airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R and F4-600R Series Airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F Airplanes (Collectively Called A300-600); and A310 Series Airplanes
This AD applies to all Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes; A300 B4-600, B4-600R, and F4-600R series airplanes, and Model C4-605R Variant F airplanes (collectively called A300-600); and A310 series airplanes; certificated in any category.
The FAA is superseding an existing airworthiness directive (AD), which applies to all Airbus Model A300 B2 and B4, A300-600, and A310 series airplanes. That AD currently requires identification of the part number and serial number of the parking brake operated valve (PBOV); and, if necessary, inspections of the PBOV, including a functional check of the PBOV, and follow-on and corrective actions. That AD also provides for optional terminating action for the requirements of that AD. This new AD requires modification of all affected PBOVs, or replacement with new, non-affected PBOVs, which would terminate the requirements of the existing AD. This AD is prompted by a decision by the FAA and a civil airworthiness authority to require modification or replacement of all affected PBOVs. We are issuing this AD to prevent loss of the yellow hydraulic system, which provides all the hydraulics for certain spoilers; elements of the hydraulics for flaps, stabilizer, pitch and yaw feel systems, pitch and yaw autopilot, and yaw damper; and elevator, rudder, and aileron.
You are responsible for having the actions required by this AD performed within the compliance times specified, unless the actions have already been done.
Within 7 days after May 8, 2002 (the effective date of AD 2002-08-14, amendment 39-12722), identify the part and serial number of the PBOV to determine whether the PBOV is an affected part, as identified by Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32A0441 (for Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes), A300-32A6087 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes), or A310-32A2124 (for Model A310 series airplanes); all dated September 10, 2001; as applicable.
(1) If the PBOV is NOT an affected part, no further action is required by this AD.
(2) If the PBOV is an affected part: Except as required by paragraph (g) of this AD, prior to further flight, test the PBOV in accordance with the applicable service bulletin; and thereafter perform follow-on and corrective actions (including repetitive tests and repair of the PBOV or replacement with a serviceable PBOV) at the time specified by and in accordance with the service bulletin, as applicable.
(g) If the applicable service bulletin identified in paragraph (f) of this AD specifies to contact “SEE32” for corrective action: Prior to further flight, perform the corrective action in accordance with a method approved by either the Manager, International Branch, ANM-116, FAA, Transport Airplane Directorate, or the Direction Générale de l'Aviation Civile (DGAC) (or its delegated agent).
As of May 8, 2002 (the effective date of AD 2002-08-14) no person may install an affected PBOV on any airplane, unless that PBOV is in compliance with all applicable requirements of this AD. Affected PBOVs are identified by Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32A0441 (for Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes), A300-32A6087 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes); or A310-32A2124 (for Model A310 series airplanes), all dated September 10, 2001; as applicable.
(i) Within 7 months after the effective date of this AD: Modify all affected PBOVs, or replace them with new PBOVs, in accordance with Airbus Service Bulletin A300-32A0441 (for Model A300 B2 and B4 series airplanes), A300-32A6087 (for Model A300-600 series airplanes), or A310-32A2124 (for Model A310 series airplanes); all dated September 10, 2001; as applicable. The modification or replacement of all affected PBOVs terminates the requirements of this AD.
The aircraft, engines and makers this AD names, by the model designations in its text. A model listed here may still be outside the AD's serial ranges.
